Safety Assistant Manager

Honda Dev. and Mfg. of Am.,LLC; Summerfield (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Regional bonus

Relocation assistance

401K with company match

Career growth opportunities

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Honda is seeking an Assistant Manager, Safety to lead a team of safety professionals, design and improve systems, and align safety with daily operations and new model launches.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Engineering or ABET-certified safety program, 8+ years of safety experience, and certifications such as CSP or OSHA Safety Technician. Open office and manufacturing environments with overtime and some travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Occupational Safety and Health, or ABET-certified safety program.
• 8+ years of safety experience or equivalent Honda manufacturing experience.
• Professional certifications such as ASCS, OSHA Safety Technician, CSP, or Safety Management Specialist.
• Interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with all levels of the organization.
• Strong knowledge of major health and safety regulations and injury prevention.

Responsibilities

• Lead Plant Safety themes and complex improvement projects.
• Manage daily operations of a team of Safety Professionals and mentor direct reports.
• Foster technical expertise and professional skills of direct reports.
• Apply PDCA cycle to reduce injuries and hazards and improve safety characteristics.
• Perform complex safety activities including risk assessments and ergonomic studies.

Skills

Safety management

Regulatory knowledge

Risk assessment

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Engineering degree

ABET-certified safety program

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

What Makes a Honda, is Who makes a HondaHonda has a clear vision for the future, and it’s a joyful one.

We are looking for individuals with the skills, courage, persistence, and dreams that will help us reach our future-focused goals. At our core is innovation. Honda is constantly innovating and developing solutions to drive our business with record success.

We strive to be a company that serves as a source of “power” that supports people around the world who are trying to do things based on their own initiative and that helps people expand their own potential. To this end, Honda strives to realize “the joy and freedom of mobility” by developing new technologies and an innovative approach to achieve a “zero environmental footprint.”We are looking for qualified individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, continuous improvement values, and a strong work ethic to join our team.If your goals and values align with Honda’s, we want you to join our team to Bring the Future!Job PurposeThe Assistant Manager, Safety applies their scientific and practical knowledge of the Safety compliance field in order to lead a team of safety professionals that

innovate, design, and improve systems, processes, equipment, and tools to improve the Safety characteristics in alignment with daily operations, new model, business plan, and/or innovation to achieve or exceed targets and promote safety excellence.Key AccountabilitiesLead Plant Safety themes and complex improvement projects.Manage the daily operations of a team of Safety Professionals and mentor direct reports.

Foster the technical expertise and professional skills of direct reports.Leverage Safety expertise to proactively cycle PDCA to reduce injuries and hazards and ensure continuous improvement of safety characteristics of assigned areas.Accurately interpret and apply the Honda Safety Management manual including NA and HDMA policies and procedures. Participate in PDCA of policies and procedures based on technical expertise.Perform and document complex safety compliance activity including risk assessments, ergonomic studies, and process and equipment innovation.Detailed presentation and reporting of safety activities and results including complex data analysis and trending.Develop personal technical expertise and professional skills.

Qualifications, Experience, and SkillsBachelor’s degree in Engineering, Occupational Safety and Health, or other ABET-certified safety and health program or equivalent related experience.8+ years of safety experience or equivalent Honda manufacturing experience.Achievement of professional certification such as Advanced Safety Certificate, Occupational Hygiene and Safety Technician, Certified Safety Professional, Safety Management Specialist.Interpersonal relationship skills.Detailed understanding of major health and safety regulations and injury/illness prevention strategies.Ability to communicate with all levels of the organization.Verbal and written communication skills.Experience using Microsoft Office products.Strong planning and prioritization skills.Advanced data analysis and problem-solving skills.Complex understanding of business plan, budgeting and cost reporting.Expertise with root cause analysis and implementation of countermeasures.

Working ConditionsOpen office environmentManufacturing environment (for Manufacturing Management Center assignments)Overtime, holiday and weekend work possible (needs will vary)Able to work varying/rotating shifts for extended periods of time if requestedMinimal travel requirements (

What differentiates Honda and makes us an employer of choice?Total Rewards:Competitive Base Salary (pay will be based on several variables that include, but not limited to geographic location, work experience, etc.)Regional Bonus (when applicable)Manager Lease Car Program (No Cost - Car, Maintenance, and Insurance included)Industry-leading Benefit Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx)Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, shutdownCompany Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability401K Plan with company match + additional contributionRelocation assistance (if eligible)Career Growth:Advancement OpportunitiesCareer MobilityEducation Reimbursement for Continued learningTraining and Development ProgramsAdditional Offerings:Lifestyle AccountChildcare Reimbursement AccountElder Care SupportTuition Assistance & Student Loan RepaymentWellbeing ProgramCommunity Service and Engagement ProgramsProduct Programs

Honda is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor.